Crista here! AHHHHH HOLY COW I’M ENGAGED!!!!!! Ok, just had to get that out of my system. Done. I promise. Like most women (and if you say ‘not me’ we know you’re fibbing!) I had been waiting with baited breath to hear the magic words, “Will you marry me?” It’s a huge moment in a gal’s life and we all look forward to it, wondering when it will happen…what will he say….how will he do it….what will the ring look like (!)eek!

Well, my proposal just happened last week and I must say it was everything I ever wanted it to be. I’ll give you the quick version (the one I have been giving to all the lucky people who are asking what happened, but really don’t have the time or the desire to listen to every detailhaha).

I woke up in the morning to the aroma of fresh coffee and some seriously delicious breakfast….eggs, warm toast etc. and no Tom next to me, just old empty sheets (we really need new bedding btw if you’re looking to buy us a gift…hint hint). So I wander into the kitchen to find a table decorated beautifullywith all of my favorite green plates and placemats, which usually just collect dust above the fridge, eggs benedict with salmon (also my FAVE), crispy potatoes and fresh fruit.To what do I owe this incredible breakfast I ask?Just thought it would be nice, I’m told.So we sit down to eat. ( I look GREAT by the way in my flannel pjs, Northface fleece and glasses….just the way you want to look when someone is about to ask you to spend the rest of your life with them….insert sarcasm here…but then again, I guess that’s how you know somebody really loves ya! )So a few bites into the meal, I look over to see a serious-faced Tom… “what?” I say? I then see him reach under the table and rip something out from under it…huh? Looking closer, I now see it’s a box. A little black box. The kind of box diamonds come in!

Ok, now I realize what is going on and here come the waterworks! I am presented with a bouquet of gorgeous roses, champagne and a seriously incredible diamond from my best friend on one knee : ) Wow. I have to say, it was perfect, while I won’t share all the details (some things should stay between the couple right?) let’s just say he said everything I ever wanted to hear andI could not have been happier.

Now here we are just days later and the wedding planning has begun! Choosing venues…making guest lists…looking for dresses and of course calling everyone we know to let them know the big news! The date has been set for 11/5/11 and I’m excited to share the details (the good, bad and the ugly) of my planning with all of you! So stay tuned…I have a feeling it’s going to be an interesting (but super-fun) journey…